Welcome To The Soul Of Travel Podcast.
Our Host
Christine Winebrenner Irick is the dynamic host of the award-winning podcast "Soul of Travel," where she passionately educates and inspires listeners to embrace mindful travel and celebrate women making a positive impact in tourism. Named one of "2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel" by TravelPulse, Christine’s commitment to transformational travel and gender equity is evident in every episode. Her podcast, recognized with a Bessie Award from Wanderful in 2022, supports, empowers, and represents women in the travel industry.
Christine's passion for transformational travel stems from her belief that travel, coupled with deep, meaningful connections, can turn travelers into agents of change. She has spoken with over 100 women from various countries who are working to create a positive impact around the world. Some of her notable guests include Vincie Ho, Paula Vlamings, Malia Asfour, Norie Quintos, Celine Cousteau, Kinga Philipps, and Jessica Blotter.
In addition to her podcast, Christine is the founder of Lotus Sojourns, where she creates and guides transformational journeys for women that support gender equity. Her influence extends beyond her podcast as she continues to champion causes close to her heart, encouraging others to travel with purpose and make a positive impact.
Christine is also a mother to three daughters, with whom she loves to explore. An avid reader, Christine considers reading an extension of her inner and outer journeys. She grew up in Montana and finds her happiest moments sitting near crystal clear water at the base of a mountain with sunshine on her face.
Through her podcast and her work with Lotus Sojourns, Christine fosters an inclusive space that uplifts voices in the tourism industry. Her dedication to advocating for a more equitable and mindful approach to exploring the world continues to inspire and empower her audience to become conscious, compassionate travelers.
Learn more about where Soul of Travel and Christine has been featured in podcasts and articles.
Our Presenting Partner
Soul of Travel Joins Forces with JourneyWoman to Amplify Women’s Voices in Travel
The Soul of Travel Podcast has partnered with JourneyWoman to take the next step in further amplifying the voices of changemakers and thought leaders in travel. Through the Soul of Travel Podcast, we will bring more travelers and professionals into these soulful conversations and support more women-led, women-owned businesses as we focus on topics unique to women and support gender equity.
Founded in 1994, JourneyWoman™ is the world's first solo female travel publication and one of the world's most popular and trusted online women's travel brands. To support women-owned businesses, JourneyWoman hosts the world’s largest Women’s Travel Directory, with hundreds of women-friendly tours, retreats, guides, and accommodations.
Our Guests
Soul of Travel Podcast features a diverse array of guests, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors of the tourism industry. These guests include seasoned travelers and travel professionals who have dedicated their careers to different facets of travel. You'll hear from leaders of adventure-based community organizations, founders of social impact businesses, renowned travel photographers and videographers, representatives from tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, and experts in transformational travel.
Together, our guests share a common belief that travel extends beyond the destinations we visit; it encompasses a journey toward improving our physical, mental, and global well-being.
They highlight the transformative power of travel and how it shapes us into the individuals we aspire to be. Whether you're an industry professional, adventure travel enthusiast, or budget-conscious traveler, the stories and insights from our guests resonate with the diverse experiences and challenges faced by women travelers.
Guests share topics such as sustainable travel, community-based tourism, ethical travel writing and content creation, and intentional travel. Our discussions aim to provide valuable perspectives on how to enhance our travel experiences meaningfully and responsibly. Through these conversations, we explore how to make the most out of every journey, ensuring that our travels contribute positively to the world around us.
Our Listeners
Our conversations are inclusive to all women travelers (we think men will love our conversations, too!). We aim to educate, inspire, and grow as a community. Everyone's travel story is unique, and we believe sharing our inspiring stories and hearing from others will lead to an inspired sisterhood.
We speak to new travelers, seasoned travelers, full-time travelers, industry professionals, and finally, those who are curious about a meaningful career in tourism.
Join our community of conscious travelers, listen to our Soul of Travel podcast, and be inspired together.
A little more about Soul of Travel Podcast
Soul of Travel has received over 33,000 lifetime downloads and an average of 1000 downloads per month*
Soul of Travel has listeners in 100+ countries and 2500 cities, with 62% of listeners being in the United States
Our audience is primarily women with a majority of our listeners ages 35-65
Our audience consists of industry professionals and travelers seeking to make a positive impact through their journeys
Our listeners also connect to mission-driven business, wellness, and living a purposeful life
*Listener statistics as of 6/15/2024